New Local Art at Olympia’s Percival Landing

New Local Art at Olympia’s Percival Landing

by Mitch Dietz ~ COLDWELL BANKER EVERGREEN OLYMPIC REALTY, INC. on JULY 22, 2013
Take a walk along the Percival Landing boardwalk and you will notice some great new art! The displayed sculptures are those of Washington artists and are part of the Percival Plinth Project which houses “loaned” art along the boardwalk.  These loaned pieces are up for public vote to determine which piece the city will acquire next. At the end of the year, the city purchases the sculpture chosen by the people and permanently relocates it along Percival Landing. Last year’s winner, Windstar, was by Olympia sculptor Ross Matteson and stands in the Port Plaza.

The official kick off for the exhibition takes place on July 26^th at the Harbor House. Public voting begins at the same time and runs through August 31^st.

To learn more, visit the City of Olympia, Parks and Recreation “Percival Plinth Project” page at: http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/public-art/Percival%20Plinth%20Project .

Some great Resources for the DIY'er!

The Huffington Post is a great website to go to for information on homes! This article posted in the Huffington gives some great ideas for some weekend DIY projects. Home improvement projects are great not only because it seemingly updates the home, but also can potentially add value to the home if you were to sell! Below is a link to the Huffington Post's article on some quick and easy DIY projects!


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/13/weekend-diy-ideas-indoor-projects_n_3586766.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home


REAL SIMPLE is another great resource for inspiration as well! This article can instruct you on how to replace simple aspects of your home! Anything from a tile in the bathroom to china & silverware!

 http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/maintenance-repairs/replacing-everyday-items-10000001170809/index.html

Just in time for the Weekend! Fun things to do around town!

10 Things to do in Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey

by Mitch Dietz~Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc. on July 12, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the time of year when you may have friends and family visiting from outside the area or you simply need an idea of “something to do”,  presenting a great opportunity to take advantage of some of our great places to visit around town! From a tour of our state Capitol to a visit to the Farmer’s Market, our area is full of wonderful local adventures.

 

Thurston Talk recently shared the top 10 places to visit around town. To view their complete list as well as a calendar of local events go to:  http://www.thurstontalk.com/2013/07/10/10-things-to-do-while-visiting-olympia-lacey-tumwater/ .

Music in the Park Starts This Week!

by MITCH DIETZ

Music in the Park begins tomorrow, July 10th at 7 p.m. at Sylvester Park (located in downtown Olympia) and runs every Wednesday evening through August 28th.

Tomorrow evening opens with a crowd favorite, R&B duo Jacob Merlin and Sarah Billings, out of  Portland. The weather is shaping up nicely to enjoy some great music downtown!

You can see the entire lineup for the summer below, or for more information, check the Music in the Park site at: http://musicintheparkolympia.com/posts/

Photo courtesy of Olympia Downtown Association, Music in the Park.

Great Outdoor Garden Ideas

by MITCH DIETZ

The Pacific Northwest is definitely beautiful country with it’s natural green adorned by our mountains and waterways! This time of year makes us especially enjoy the beauty of our landscape. Creating your own private outdoor oasis to enjoy can be fun and rewarding especially when so much of the natural landscape is provided.

This is the perfect time of year to spruce up your garden and outdoor space to enjoy of our warm days and lovely evening sunsets. Recently Houzz.com showed some great ideas for sprucing up your outdoor garden and living spaces. To see some great ideas to spark your creativity, visit http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13119855/list/Unwind-in-Your-Own-Private-Garden-Escape.

Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty Recognized as Top 10 Office

by MITCH DIETZ

We are humbled to announce that our company has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Performing Offices in the United States (out of 158 for our size category) by Coldwell Banker.

Awards like this, we believe, are simply a reflection of our dedication to serving the needs of our clients.  For going on 46 years we have been privileged to serve people in the South Sound.

Thank you to our clients and friends who eagerly refer our company to their friends and family.  We truly love helping people with their real estate needs, and ensuring that they receive the absolutely best service in the world.